A distinctive Barbera marked by pomegranate and cherry flavors, with flashes of bitter almond and black pepper. Tightens up on the finish. Drink now through 2026. 5,000 cases made, 600 cases imported.??–BS??Region: Italy / Piedmont / Barbera d'Alba Select to Add

Thickly concentrated and dark, the La Ganghija 2020 Barbera d'Alba Superiore offers a classic, no-strings-attached expression of Piedmont's popular Barbera grape. It shows plush black fruit flavors with dried blackberry and an especially earthy quality. Fresh acidity is nicely packed into the thicker texture of this full-bodied red.

A rustic style, showing ripe plum, sour cherry, earth and underbrush flavors, along with gripping tannins. A bit awkward on its own but should improve with food. Drink now through 2023. 8,000 cases made, 112 cases imported.??–BS??Region: Italy / Piedmont / Barbera d'Alba Select to Add

Enzo Rapalino's 2016 Barbera d'Alba Superiore is a thick and darkly concentrated expression with dried blackberry, plum and crushed aspirin. Despite the dry and linear aromas of this wine from La Ganghija, there is a surprising note of cherry or blackberry sweetness that pops up on the palate. This wine is a lot of fun, taking you on unexpected twists and turns but concluding with your hunger in mind. I could see this Barbera as an accompaniment to a hearty plate of fettuccine alla bolognese.